“Man of Steel”: It's as if “Superman Returns” never happened. Zack “300” Snyder goes back to square one for a grittier “Batman Begins”-style origin story. What's new? For starters, the Kents (Kevin Costner and Diane Lane) are hot old folks, and ultra-intense actor Michael Shannon makes General Zod scary. The guy with the S on his chest (Henry Cavill) has his work cut out for him.

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DVDs

“Oz the Great and Powerful”: James Franco's title character is a creep, which might turn off the natural audience — grade-school kids — for Sam Raimi's Disney-approved “Wizard of Oz” prequel. The fabulous witches — Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis and Rachel Weisz — and some visual marvels might win them back.

Also: “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Killers”

DVDs in stores Tuesday

Books

“Bad Monkey,” Carl Hiassen: The catch of the day at the start of Hiassen's latest blood-and-yucks thriller is the left arm of an adult male, presumably deceased, its middle digit defiantly extended. Andrew Yancy, a deputy on the outs with his sheriff, hopes that by going out on a limb and cracking the case, he can avoid a future in restaurant inspection.

Richard Pryor, “No Pryor Restraint”: This nine-disc package focuses on stand-up sets, not albums, but it effectively replaces Warner Bros.' out-of-print “... And It's Deep Too.” Following the unparalleled comedian's career from nightclubs in the '60s to theaters — and the big screen — in the '80s, it proves again that with great artists, more is more. With three concert films, including “Live on the Sunset Strip.” Get it while it lasts.